Straits Engineer, Civil Engineer 2 / Civil Engineer 1 (In-Training)

Position Overview

Join our dynamic team as a Forest or Civil Engineer in the Straits District. In this role you will address a variety of engineering challenges related to forest road layout, maintenance, and timber sale program planning. Location: Olympic Region - Port Angeles, WA. Salary: $4,517.00 - $7,043.00 Monthly. This position is full-time, permanent, and represented (WPEA) with opportunities for partial telework and flexible work hours. The role may be filled as an in-training position with a 12-24 month training plan (potentially extendable to 36 months), with candidates considered as Civil Engineer 1 (In-Training) or Civil Engineer 2, depending on qualifications.

Key Responsibilities

• Detail-oriented project work and consultation.
• Manage your own forest road projects from initial scoping to closing out construction.
• Collaborate with regional partners to develop road and stream crossing projects.
• Create and maintain respectful working relationships.
• Provide recommendations for improvements on bridges, culverts, and other forest road maintenance needs.
• Provide recommendations on corrections to fish barriers.
• Think critically and strategically while meeting project deadlines.
• Be an active part of a dynamic and energetic team.

Required Qualifications

• For Civil Engineer 1 (In-Training): Bachelor's degree in Forest or Civil Engineering or a related field, OR an equivalent combination of education and/or experience.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Commitment to fostering an environment that honors diversity, equity, inclusion, and environmental justice.
• Perform assigned duties in accordance with applicable laws, regulations, and public records requirements.
• Demonstrated DNR Core Competencies, including Personal Accountability, Value Others, Compassionate Communication, Inspire Others, and Commitment to Excellence.
• For Civil Engineer 2: Bachelor's degree in Forest or Civil Engineering AND one year of professional experience, OR an equivalent combination of education and/or experience.
• Knowledge of forest engineering principles as applied in the Northwestern United States.
• Experience with timber sales road plan preparation, current forest practice rules, forestry laws, and agency policies.
• Facilitation and negotiation skills.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with forest engineering objectives and timber harvest planning.
• Ability to use GIS software to create maps and manage data.
• Knowledge of road design and drafting software such as RoadEng and AutoCAD.
• Ability to navigate in the field using maps, a compass, and orthophotos.
• Proficiency in writing professional correspondence and technical documents.
• Familiarity with word processing, spreadsheets, and forestry applications.

Benefits & Perks

• Commitment to organizational health and wellness.
• Work/life balance.
• Employee Resource Groups (including Diversity, Equity and Inclusion initiatives, Women’s and Veterans Resource Groups).
• Leadership that empowers and supports employees.
• Professional development opportunities and educational/career development aid.
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness Eligibility.
• Opportunities to participate in wildland fire suppression assignments.
• A comprehensive benefits package including employer contributions toward health insurance, paid holidays, retirement plans, sick leave, and vacation days.